Who was James Coffin?

James Coffin (1659–1736) was born in Newbury and died in Newbury, Essex, MA, USA. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Coffin 1659–1736

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 22 Apr 1659 · Newbury

Died 4 Mar 1736 · Newbury, Essex, MA, USA

Father Deacon Tristram Jr Coffin

Mother Judith Greenleaf

Siblings Anna Coffin, Daniel Coffin, Daniel Somerby, Deborah Coffin, Elizabeth Coffin, Elizabeth Somerby, Enoch Coffin, John Coffin, John Somerby, Judith Coffin, Judith Greenleaf, Lydia Coffin, Mary Coffin, Mary Coffyn, Nathaniel Coffin, Peter Coffin, Richard Coffin, Sarah Coffin, Sarah Hale, Stephen Coffin, Steven Coffin

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Immediate Family

Parents

Deacon Tristram Jr Coffin

Judith Greenleaf

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Children

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Biography

James Coffin was born in 1659 in Newbury, the child of deacon tristram jr coffin and judith greenleaf. James Coffin passed away in 1736 in Newbury, Essex, MA, USA.

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1659

Birth of James Coffin in Newbury

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1736

Death of James Coffin in Newbury, Essex, MA, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Coffin

This ancestor line traces from ARMENIA (1020) to Newbury, Essex, MA, USA (1659) across 19 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Coffin (1659–1736) was born in Newbury and died in Newbury, Essex, MA, USA. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 19 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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